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MJ62 ZVF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,377 mi
Last recorded74,377 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 ZVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 74,377 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 71,721 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 67,618 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2024 67,618 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 61,901 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,165 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 56,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,668 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 51,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,214 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 44,214 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,850 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,004 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 22,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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MJ62 ZVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ62 ZVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ62 ZVF registered?

MJ62 ZVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is MJ62 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ62 ZVF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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